Critical access hospital in Crossett, AR

Ashley County Medical Center

1015 Unity Road, Crossett, AR 71635 · (870) 364-4111

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall hospital star rating
  • Patient surveyNot rated

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Ashley County Medical Center at a glance

Ashley County Medical Center is a non-profit critical access hospital in Crossett, Arkansas (Ashley County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Arkansas average of 2.9.

61% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).

Emergency patients sent home typically spent 106 minutes in the ER, better than the Arkansas median of 136 minutes.

Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 1.

Facility details

Type
Critical access hospital
Ownership
Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Emergency services
Yes
County
Ashley County
CMS Certification Number
041323

How CMS scored this hospital

Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.

Measure groupBetterNo differentWorse
Mortality (death rates)040
Safety of care010
Readmissions031

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.9 / 53.2 / 5Better

Patient survey

This facility68%Arkansas average73.1%U.S. average71.7%
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10: this facility vs. Arkansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better)68%73.1%71.7%Worse
Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better)61%71.2%71.2%Worse
Completed patient surveys62353611

Emergency room

This facility106 minArkansas average136 minU.S. average157 min
Median time in the ER before leaving: this facility vs. Arkansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better)106 min136 min157 minBetter

Timely care

This facility96%Arkansas average74.9%U.S. average74.5%
Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine: this facility vs. Arkansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better)96%74.9%74.5%Better

Death rates (30-day)

This facility11.1%Arkansas average11.7%U.S. average11.1%
Death rate for heart failure patients: this facility vs. Arkansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better)11.1%11.7%11.1%Average
Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better)16.2%16.2%15.3%Worse
Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better)8.1%9.3%8.6%Better

Readmissions (30-day)

This facility16.9%Arkansas average17.3%U.S. average17.3%
Readmission rate after pneumonia: this facility vs. Arkansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better)16.9%17.3%17.3%Average
Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better)19.9%19.7%19.9%Average

Safety & infections

This facility0.00Arkansas average0.29U.S. average0.36
C. difficile intestinal infections: this facility vs. Arkansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better)0.000.290.36Average

Other hospitals near Ashley County Medical Center

  1. Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop

    4673 Eugene Ware Road, Bastrop, LA 71220 · 19.3 mi

    Psychiatric · For-profit

    Not rated
  2. Morehouse General Hospital

    323 W Walnut, Bastrop, LA 71220 · 19.3 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★2Below average
  3. Union General Hospital

    901 James Ave, Farmerville, LA 71241 · 31.7 mi

    Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit

    Not rated
  4. Bradley County Medical Center

    404 South Bradley Street, Warren, AR 71671 · 32.9 mi

    Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit

    Not rated
  5. South Arkansas Regional Hospital LLC

    700 West Grove Street, El Dorado, AR 71730 · 36.4 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  6. Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County

    778 Scogin Drive, Monticello, AR 71655 · 37.7 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★2Below average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ashley County Medical Center's rating?

Ashley County Medical Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Arkansas hospitals is 2.9 stars.

How long is the ER wait at Ashley County Medical Center?

Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 106 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Arkansas median is 136 minutes.

Does Ashley County Medical Center have an emergency room?

Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.

Where is Ashley County Medical Center and how do I contact it?

Ashley County Medical Center is at 1015 Unity Road, Crossett, AR 71635. Phone: (870) 364-4111.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.